Below is a list of Lisbon's best hotels, based on guest reviews and ratings on the popular Booking.com website, and GoLisbon's own assessment. This gives you a clear idea of the best places to stay in Lisbon, for all budgets and tastes.
1. POUSADA DE LISBOA
Part of the national historic hotels chain, this modern hotel in a monumental building filled with museum pieces, places you right in the center of the city, facing its biggest and iconic square on the waterfront.
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2. MEMMO ALFAMA
This Design Hotel is rated four stars but offers a five star view, looking out to the city's oldest and most emblematic district. Wake up to the most romantic vistas, enjoy a drink by the small pool, and let the welcoming staff recommend the best spots in the neighborhood and in town.
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3. ALTIS BELÉM
Staying here is literally staying between two of the city's main landmarks, the Belem Tower and the Discoveries Monument. Facing the departure point of the voyages of discovery of Vasco da Gama and other explorers, it offers a rooftop pool and spa, a Michelin-star restaurant and views from every room.
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4. BAIRRO ALTO HOTEL
This boutique hotel is for those who want to be in the center of it all, with some of the city's top restaurants and shops at the doorstep. It has one of the most popular rooftop terraces in town, and rooms featuring a classic-modern elegance.
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5. PESTANA PALACE
This is where many celebrities stay in Lisbon. Found at the top of a hill, between downtown and the monumental Belém tourist district, with easy access to the sights but still away from it all, it offers top service, a wonderful garden and restaurant.
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6. MYRIAD HOTEL
One of the city's modern landmarks, the Vasco da Gama Tower, was turned into this 5-star hotel right on the water. You have views of the Tagus heading towards the Atlantic and of the surrounding architecture from every room.
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7. VALVERDE HOTEL
Found on the city's main central boulevard, by luxury shops and within walking distance of the main squares downtown, this small boutique hotel offers a refined service, and a small patio with a small pool to relax after a day around town.
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8. OLISSIPPO LAPA PALACE
One of the city's classic palace hotels, this one offers a huge garden with pool, and several rooms with views. It's in a very quiet location, making it a true oasis in the city.
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9. SANTIAGO DE ALFAMA
Just down the street from the castle, and around the corner from two of the city's main lookout points, this 5-star hotel makes you feel the soul of the city.
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10. PALACETE CHAFARIZ D'EL REI
A beautiful palace in the heart of the village-like Alfama district has been turned into this small, intimate hotel. It only has a few suites, and each space has been beautifully preserved and decorated.
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Many of the top 10 hotels above are perfect for a romantic stay in Lisbon (particularly Pousada de Lisboa, Memmo Alfama, Palacete Chafariz D’El Rei, Olissippo Lapa Palace and Pestana Palace), but there are several other choices:
SOLAR DO CASTELO
This is where you may feel like the king or queen of the castle. It’s a small hotel sharing the walls of the castle, with peacocks often paying a visit to the small patio.
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SOLAR DOS MOUROS
Just down the street from the castle, this hotel only has a few rooms, each with its own decor, but all with a view over the city.
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PALÁCIO RAMALHETE
A former noble residence has been transformed into a beautiful and romantic hotel which has maintained much of the historic atmosphere, both inside and outside by the small pool.
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TOREL PALACE
Up on a hill facing the city center, this small palace has beautifully-furnished rooms and a garden with pool.
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PALÁCIO DO GOVERNADOR
The former residence of the governor of the Belém Tower is now a 5-star hotel. It has a pool facing the iconic monument, and places guests within walking distance of the city’s main landmarks and museums.
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Prefer smaller properties with character? We recommend these:
SANTIAGO DE ALFAMA
It’s not always easy getting a room at this hotel. That’s because there are only 19 rooms, and because word of mouth says this is one of the most special places to stay in town.
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LX BOUTIQUE HOTEL
Found at the doorstep of the city’s nightlife district, this hotel has themed rooms, some of which overlook the city. Downstairs is one of the city’s trendiest sushi restaurants.
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DEAR LISBON
There are only 19 rooms, each one individually styled and preserving much of the charm of the original home. The terrace and garden makes guests feel like this is their home away from home.
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HERITAGE AVENIDA LIBERDADE
It was one of the city’s first boutique hotels and is still one of the best. It’s right on the main avenue, and was designed by a world-renowned designer.
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HOTEL TEATRO B&B
This very charming and elegant hotel is inspired by the theaters of the neighborhood. Both the rooms and the public areas feature an unique classic-modern decor.
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Those who like to stay in ultra-modern, well-designed hotels, should consider these:
MEMMO ALFAMA
Not only is this one of the best reviewed and most memorable places to stay in Lisbon, it also has a tastefully simple and modern design, both inside and out.
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INTERNACIONAL DESIGN HOTEL
Facing the city’s main pedestrian street and central square, this hotel in a beautiful old building has modern rooms featuring different themes. It also has a good restaurant looking out to the square.
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FIGUEIRA BY THE BEAUTIQUE HOTELS
Designed by an award-winning designer, this hotel has the fig tree as the inspiration. That’s because it faces Praça da Figueira (“Fig Tree Square”), and that gives it a one-of-a-kind look and atmosphere.
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BROWNS DOWNTOWN HOTEL
Who says design hotels are not for everyone’s budget? This reasonably-priced and very central hotel features modern design, from the lobby to the rooms.
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JERONIMOS 8
Facing the must-see Jeronimos Monastery, this hotel has a simple modern design, mostly in white, in the rooms and public areas.
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